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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.68, 543.76 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.68, 543.76 and 157.12 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.68 : 543.76 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.68/543.76 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.68x = 543.76 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.68x = 85,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,435.57/362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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